Property description
A fine attached substantial residence in a most enviable location. The property offers 4 bedrooms (2 ensuites), double garage, generous grounds and many period features.
Location:
Seaton is located between the ancient harbour of Axmouth and the white cliffs of Beer. Its mile long beach, which is part of the Jurassic Coast, opens onto the waters of Lyme Bay. The town itself has many small shops, a local hospital, doctors surgeries, primary school, banks and building societies. Seaton is a popular resort for holiday makers, and boasts a wealth of activities including golf, tennis, bowls and sailing. There are good secondary schools nearby along with the renowned Colyton Grammar School, which is just 3 miles inland. The County town of Exeter, with its regional airport, is some twenty miles to the west, and the mainline rail link to London (Waterloo) is at Axminster, approximately seven miles distant.
Directions:
From Seaton Down Road, take the turning into Ryalls Court. You will see a traffic island in front of you and a sign with No 5 on. This is the driveway for No's 5 and 7. Follow it down and bear right into the private driveway for no. 7.
The Property:
Originally built in 1834 by Commander William Henry Baptist Proby who was married to the daughter of the vicar of Southleigh (hence the stained glass windows) During the first world war, Ryalls Court was used as a Military Hospital before it became a residential school for girls. In 1941 it became a Children's home until its closure in 1990. The building ran into disrepair until it was purchased by Prowting Homes in 1997 and has now been transformed into a property which has a grand country house feel and is set in generous mature gardens on the Jurassic Coast. The Entrance vestibule opens to a generous hallway which leads to all the principle rooms. The drawing room has large arched windows overlooking the gardens and ornate ceiling moulding's. The dining room is to the front of the property next to the Paula Rosa kitchen with integrated appliances and eye level double oven. The separate utility room has further storage and a washing machine and a door connecting to the integrated double garage. Stairs lead up to the split level landing with a guest suite with ensuite shower room at one side of the house and a master suite at the other with views across the garden and towards the estuary. There are two further double bedrooms and a luxurious family bathroom with separate bath and shower and twin basins.
Entrance Vestibule:
Glazed doors with matching side panels and glazed canopy open to Entrance Vestibule. Period tiled floor. Radiator. Double casement doors and side panels to:
Entrance Hall:
High period ceiling with exposed timbers. Door to large walk-in cloaks cupboard. Three radiators. Archway through to staircase hall. Door to understairs storage cupboard.
Drawing Room: - 20' 2'' x 19' 8'' (6.141m x 5.992m) into bay inc. chimney
An impressive dual aspect room with Gothic style windows to front with views to the Axe valley and bay windows to side providing attractive views across the garden and towards the sea. High period ceiling with attractive cornice and decorative ceiling rose. Fine period style fireplace with marble surround, slate inset and hearth with 'Living Flame' coal effect gas fire. Picture rail. Three radiators.
Dining Room: - 15' 0'' x 11' 5'' (4.562m x 3.472m)
Two high level multipane windows to the front. Radiator. Coved ceiling. Picture rail.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: - 13' 2'' x 12' 2'' (4.013m x 3.698m) into recess
Two multipane windows to front offering views across the front garden and to the Axe Valley. The kitchen has been fitted to three sides with a full range of wood effect wall and base units. Roll edge laminate worksurface. Inset one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit and chrome mixer tap with 'Electrolux' integrated dishwasher and cupboards and drawers beneath. Inset four-ring gas hob with extractor and light over. Inset fan assisted double oven/grill set in a tower unit with cupboards above and beneath. Breakfast bar with cupboards and an integrated fridge and freezer beneath. White ceramic splashback tiling. Downlighters. Ceramic tiled floor. Coved ceiling.
Utility Room: - 6' 10'' x 6' 1'' (2.089m x 1.865m)
Roll edge laminate worksurface incorporating inset stainless steel single drainer sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Wood effect cupboard and drawer beneath with space and plumbing for washing machine. Radiator. Door to integral garage.
Cloakroom:
Obscure glazed window to side. White cloakroom suite including basin with tiled splashback. Radiator. Downlighters.
First Floor Landing:
Grand staircase rises, turns and splits at the half landing with window.
Study/Dressing Area: - 14' 5'' x 7' 11'' (4.387m x 2.404m)
Range of wardrobe cupboards with hanging rails and shelves. Two radiators. Airing cupboard housing pressurized cylinder for hot water and central heating with shelving. Coved ceiling. Door to:
Master Bedroom: - 20' 3'' x 16' 2'' (6.169m x 4.932m) inc. chimney
Dual aspect with attractive Gothic style windows with part stained glass windows over providing magnificent sea and Axe Valley views to the side. Multipane bay window to the front with views to the garden and River Axe. High period coved ceiling. Two radiators. Door to:
Ensuite Shower Room: - 9' 1'' x 6' 1'' (2.769m x 1.844m)
Obscure multipane window to front. White matching suite of double size ceramic tiled shower cubicle with 'Mira' power shower and glazed shower screen door. Close coupled wc. Pedestal wash hand basin. Half white ceramic tiling to walls. Downlighters. Coved ceiling. Extractor fan.
Bedroom 2: - 17' 1'' x 12' 7'' (5.206m x 3.829m)
Window to front providing views across front garden. Double doors to built-in wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and shelf. Radiator. Coved ceiling. Door to:
Ensuite Shower Room: - 7' 5'' x 5' 7'' (2.249m x 1.712m)
Obscure multipane window to front. White matching suite comprising double sized fully ceramic tiled shower cubicle with 'Mira' power shower with glass shower screen and door. Close coupled wc. Pedestal wash hand basin. Part tiled walls. Downlighters. Extractor fan. Coved ceiling.
Bedroom 3: - 17' 9'' x 10' 6'' (5.410m x 3.212m) inc. chimney
Two windows to front providing attractive views across front garden and to the River Axe. Original cast iron fireplace. Radiator. Coved ceiling.
Bedroom 4: - 12' 1'' x 12' 0'' (3.683m x 3.657m)
Two multipane windows to front overlooking front garden and with views to the Axe Valley and the countryside beyond. Double doors to built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf. Coved ceiling. Downlighters. Radiator.
Family Bathroom: - 8' 0'' x 7' 7'' (2.428m x 2.314m) plus 8' 4'' x 4' 6'' (2.548m x 1.380m)
Obscure glazed window to side. Comprehensively fitted with a white suite comprising corner panel bath, double size shower cubicle with 'Mira' power shower and glass screen door. Twin pedestal wash hand basins and close coupled wc. Half ceramic tiled walls with decorative dado border tiling. Radiator. Downlighters. Extractor fan.
Double Garage: - 17' 2'' x 16' 11'' (5.226m x 5.160m)
Electric remote controlled up and over door. Power and light. Wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler serving domestic hot water and radiators. Wall mounted circuit breaker. Outside lights.
Outside:
A shared driveway leads from Ryalls Court to the entrance to the property where there's a turning into the private driveway for the property which offers parking and a turning area. The gardens are to the front and side of the property and amount to approximately half an acre. The gardens are mostly laid to lawn with a variety of mature trees and shrubs that offer excellent views of the Axmouth estuary and the sea. The mature trees, which include beech and sycamore, provide a natural screen between the upper and lower garden. The lower garden is also laid to lawn with a metal garden shed.
Tenure:
We are advised the property is Freehold.
Services:
All mains services connected.
Council Tax:
We are advised the property is in Council Tax Band E.
Viewings:
Strictly by appointment through Fortnam Smith & Banwell (Seaton) Ltd - Telephone 01297 23939.
Property Features :
- Grade II Listed Substantial Period Residence
- Four Double Bedrooms (2 Ensuite)
- Fine Period Features & Lovely Views
- Grounds Extending to Approx. 0.5 Acres
- Double Garage & Parking for Several Vehicles
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